Sinclair v. Matter
Supreme Court of Minnesota
John A. Sinclair applied to the district court for St. Louis county to register his title to certain city lots. Samuel E. Matter objected to the application, alleged that he himself was the owner in fee simple of the premises and in actual possession of them, and made application to register the title in himself.
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John A. Sinclair applied to the district court for St. Louis county to register his title to certain city lots. Samuel E. Matter objected to the application, alleged that he himself was the owner in fee simple of the premises and in actual possession of them, and made application to register the title in himself. Catherine H. Macfarlane, as administratrix of the estate of Angus R. Macfarlane, deceased, and individually, objected to the application of Samuel E. Matter, and alleged that Angus R. Macfarlane died seized of the title to the land in question, subject to the liens of such…
1Opinion of the CourtPhilip E. Brown, J.
In proceedings to register title to lots 4 and 5, in block 16, Second Glen Avon Division of Duluth, the court determined the applicant to be the owner thereof in fee. After denial of defendant’s motion to amend the findings and for a new trial, he appealed.
Applicant’s title is conceded, unless the city of Duluth, to whose alleged title defendant succeeded, acquired the same by adverse possession. Defendant’s principal contention is that the latter was conclusively established.
It appeared without dispute that on and previous to November 7, 1892, a Mr. Macfarlane owned the lots, his residence…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Preble v. Maine Central RailroadSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1893
- Costello v. EdsonSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1890
- Schafer v. HauserMichigan Supreme Court · 1897
- Malone v. MaloneSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1903
- McCauley v. Town of McCauleyvilleSupreme Court of Minnesota · 1910
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